The R*-tree, as a state-of-the-art spatial index, has already found its way into commercial systems like Oracle. In this paper, we aim at improving query performance of the R*tree...
Abstract. In this paper, we propose a new bulk-loading technique for high-dimensional indexes which represent an important component of multimedia database systems. Since it is ver...
We present a system for efficient meta-data indexed querying of XML documents. Given the diversity of the information available in XML, it is very useful to annotate XML data wit...
With the recent advances in wireless networks, embedded systems and GPS technology, databases that manage the location of moving objects have received increased interest. In this ...
George Kollios, Dimitris Papadopoulos, Dimitrios G...
Traditional bitmap indexes are utilized as a special type of primary or clustered indexes where the queries are answered by performing fast logical operations supported by hardwar...
Guadalupe Canahuate, Tan Apaydin, Ahmet Sacan, Hak...